Finding the Third Proportional to 344,210 and 745,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,210 and 745,615 is: 1,615,123.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,210 : 745,615 = 745,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,210/745,615 = 745,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,210x = 745,615 × 745,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,210x = 555,941,728,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,941,728,225/344,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,615,123.70
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